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intricate

Pronunciation: /ˈɪntrɪkət/
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Definition of intricate

adjective

  • very complicated or detailed:an intricate network of canals

Derivatives

intricately

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin intricat- 'entangled', from the verb intricare, from in- 'into' + tricae 'tricks, perplexities'

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Definition of intricate in the US English dictionary
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